Honor Play10A vs Tecno Spark 40 4G
The Honor Play10A (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Tecno Spark 40 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 4G leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play10A has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5200); the Tecno Spark 40 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play10A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play10A
Tecno Spark 40 4G
What makes Honor Play10A better?
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5200 mAh
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Tecno Spark 40 4G better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play10A vs the Tecno Spark 40 4G, the Tecno Spark 40 4G scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play10A | Tecno Spark 40 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play10A
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play10A
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play10A
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play10A and Tecno Spark 40 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play10A or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Tecno Spark 40 4G edges out the Honor Play10A by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play10A and the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Honor Play10A has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Spark 40 4G — 39/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play10A over the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Spark 40 4G (55/100 vs 43/100).